Heavy rainfall causes a flood. - In Aiwanger's opinion, flood plains wouldn't have benewitted during this predicament.
Aiwanger also called for more decentralized actions to improve flood protection. Each village needs to be assessed, and some smaller measures like raising cellar drains or securing heating oil tanks need to be considered. This will require a lot of brainpower in the region.
Flood meadows are areas that are enclosed and can be flooded during extreme floods. Aiwanger also mentioned the challenges associated with polder construction: it involves a lot of agricultural land, which would undoubtedly displease the affected landowners. Moreover, there's usually strong opposition from the public. Fundamentally, there's a need to devote more resources to flood protection, but he also cautioned against overextending the budget, saying, "The state treasury isn't bottomless."
The state government has faced criticism lately because they have completed just two of the seven large flood meadow projects, which were initially planned over two decades ago.
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Aiwanger advocated for storm-resistant measures in flood-prone areas like Munich, especially considering Germany's history with heavy weather emergencies. He suggested that free voters in Bavaria should support decentralized flood protection initiatives, including assessing each village's needs and implementing smaller measures. Despite voicing concerns about potential budget overextension, Aiwanger emphasized the importance of investing more in flood protection, such as raising cellar drains and securing heating oil tanks. He also acknowledged the difficulties in implementing flood protection projects, citing challenges in polder construction and landowners' opposition.
